US Air Force
Cold War Veteran
MRC – Mario Sandone

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Mission Summary
Classification	Military Veteran
Military Branch	United States Air Force
Military Service	David Kenneth Jackson was an enlisted Veteran of the USAF. He had separate enlistments: the first being 9 years and 7 months, and the second lasting for 4 years and 6 months. He was trained as an Aerospace Propulsion Specialist. Due to some unknow situation Mister Jackson was separated from the USAF by ‘Conviction of court martial (other than dissertation) with the rank of E-1! We received one DD214 for the 4-year service – do not have any information about the 13-year service. There is an official note attached to the DD214 we received certifying he did receive an Honorable Discharge at one time. NOTE: Additional information may be available at the briefing.
Campaigns	Cold War (1947 – 1991)
Mission Segments	Interment Service
Obituary	Link to Obituary
Photo Permission	Unknown
MRC	Mario Sandone jmsandone@yahoo.com (214) 232-2722
Part 1
Segment	Interment Service
Mission Date	Thursday, December 21, 2023
Staging Time	1315
Briefing Time	1330
In Position/KSU Time	1345
Starting Time	1400
Staging Point	Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
Staging Address	2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211
Map Link	Link to Map
Details	We will assemble at the Information Center for a briefing and flag bike selection. After the briefing, flag bikes will proceed to the lanes and the remainder of the members may proceed to the committal shelter to establish the flag line and await the procession for the family and friends of our USAF Veteran: David Kenneth Jackson. The COA will be presented at the service. At the conclusion of the service, at the direction of the MRC, will strike the flag line, stow the flags, be debriefed and dismissed.
Support	No

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High Temperatures

It’s every RIDER’S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to hydrate prior to attending a mission. 

Begin drinking water the night before.  Drink water when you wake up and continue drinking water all day to ensure your body stays hydrated.  It should be noted that excessive use of alcohol, coffee, tea, or sodas act as diuretics and tend to dehydrate rather than hydrate.  The use of Powerade or Gatorade or any of the small packets of powder designed to help replace the electrolytes lost from perspiration is important.  The use of cooling towels is important also as they tend to help keep your body temperature down.

If at any time you feel the need, let someone know that you are stepping away from the Flag Line, and find a cool spot to get out of the heat.  Don’t wait until your body collapses.  It is much easier to take a seat and get a cold towel rather than to call EMS for heat stroke.  The family will understand.  If this does occur, please have your emergency card on you so that we can notify a family member.  Hopefully the break will be all you need.  Secondly, if you are riding a bike, please be sure to hydrate again before making the ride home.  Take another 10-15 minutes to cool down then start the ride.  Ideally, stop at an air-conditioned restaurant for something to eat.

Funeral Processions/Escorts

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